An Inflatable Pool Party by Craig & Karl Fills a Dubai Atrium with Summer Fun

In the Dubai atrium, a lively assortment of inflatable figures emerges from the high ceiling, forming a suspended pool party of bright and colorful shapes. The dynamic creation is called "Under the Sun" and is the latest creation by the creative team Craig & Karl. The duo explains their intention behind the project: to encapsulate the warmth, vibrancy, and delight of summer within a single space, transforming the expansive summer garden atrium into a miniature oasis.

As part of their Mateys universe, the installation features familiar summertime elements such as flowers, beach balls, inner tubes, and the emblematic sun. This immersive work is the newest addition to Craig & Karl's collection, which is characterized by a diverse range of inflatable characters that add playfulness and whimsy to otherwise overlooked architecture.

While Craig resides in New York and Karl resides in London, their collaboration continues unabated across continents. The artists, who met during their college years and collaborated in the same studio, maintain a strong bond and trust in each other's ideas, which is evident in their ability to work as a team, brainstorming, building upon one another's concepts, and determining when a particular idea resonates.

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